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Lompoc teen rescues drowning boy at Lake Nacimiento

August 25, 2024

Lazaro Perez

By KAREN VELIE

Park rangers gave a shout out to a Lompoc teen who rescued a drowning boy at Lake Nacimiento last week.

On Aug. 18, 13 -year-old Lazaro Perez was visiting Lake Nacimiento Resort with his family when he saw a 7-year-old child fall off a tube near the shoreline. The child, who was not wearing a life jacket, went under the water and did not resurface.

Perez immediately jumped into action swimming out to the child, locating him, and then bringing him to the shoreline.

Monterey County Park Rangers, Cal Fire Station 33, and San Luis Ambulance evaluated the patient, who was later transported by family members to a local hospital for further medical treatment.

“Thank you, Lazaro, you truly saved the day,” park rangers posted on social media.

 


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Parents need to pay close attention to small children.


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Mazel Tov to Lazaro. Lazaro is a good kid.


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All children should be taught basic drown-proofing water survival skills at an early age, and then swimming lessons at around 5 to 7 years old.


How fortunate it was that this selfless young man, Lazaro Perez, was situationally aware of what was happening around him, recognized imminent danger, possessed the ability to swim, and instinctively sprang into action to heroically save an innocent young life. A combination of circumstances and a young man’s remarkable qualities jelled in an instant to elevate Lazaro to a guardian angel. His actions averted an otherwise tragic loss of a young child and unspeakable sorrow for a family. I hope Lazaro Perez receives proper recognition from SLO County and/or Lompoc public safety authorities in appreciation of his outstanding lifesaving actions on August 18th.


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Great job Lazaro!


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That’s awesome! Good for you, Lazaro.


Most teens (and adults) these days would just video the drowning and post it to social media.


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That’s because they’re weak, just like their parents.


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